Bank Holidays Schedule: Planning to visit the bank next month? Better check the holiday calendar before you go. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official schedule of bank holidays for September 2025, taking into account national festivals, regional observances, and weekly offs.
According to the notification, banks will remain closed on 15 different days in September. This includes religious festivals, state-specific holidays, Sundays, and the regular second and fourth Saturdays. To avoid last-minute inconvenience, customers are advised to complete important transactions ahead of time.
Complete List of Bank Holidays in September 2025
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September 3 (Wednesday): Karma Puja – Banks shut in Ranchi (Jharkhand)
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September 4 (Thursday): First Onam – Holiday in Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi)
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September 5 (Friday): Eid-e-Milad (Milad-un-Nabi) – Observed in several states
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September 6 (Saturday): Eid-e-Milad/Indrajatra – Holiday in Gangtok and Raipur
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September 7 (Sunday): Weekly off – Banks shut nationwide
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September 12 (Friday): Day after Eid-e-Milad – Additional leave in select states
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September 13 (Saturday): Second Saturday – Holiday across India
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September 14 (Sunday): Weekly off – Nationwide closure
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September 21 (Sunday): Weekly off – Banks remain closed
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September 22 (Monday): Navratri Sthapana – Holiday in Rajasthan and few other states
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September 23 (Tuesday): Maharaja Hari Singh Jayanti – Holiday in Jammu & Srinagar
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September 27 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday – Holiday across the country
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September 28 (Sunday): Weekly off – Banks remain closed
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September 29 (Monday): Maha Saptami/Durga Puja – Holiday in West Bengal & nearby states
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September 30 (Tuesday): Durga Puja – Banks shut in Bengal, Assam, Jharkhand, Tripura, and North-East states
Things Customers Should Note
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Holiday schedules can differ from state to state.
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Online banking, UPI, and mobile banking will continue to function normally.
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Back-to-back holidays may be seen in some regions due to major festivals like Durga Puja, Onam, and Eid.
Tip: If you have urgent banking work in September, mark these dates in advance and plan your visit accordingly.